Cylinder wall scoring is a form of progressive mechanical failure where the lubricant film between the piston rings and the ...

If asked what you wanted for piston rings in your engine build, would you know how to answer? Piston rings have the most important job in your engine. We will get arguments on this one because there ...

Pistons reciprocate inside the cylinders of an internal combustion engine. The outer diameter of the piston is slightly smaller than that of the cylinder liner, enabling it to move up and down with ...

Inspecting twin pistons to evaluate ring condition, cylinder walls, and overall fit. Proper tolerances are critical for ...

Repeated cycles of searing combustion heat alternating with cool incoming air and fuel, extreme load reversal, thrust forces that slam the pistons into the cylinder wallsits quite amazing that ...

GM was handed down a $102.6 million verdict in a class action trial on Tuesday, which was brought against the company over defective piston rings. A federal jury heard the case and took two days to ...

Gamblers are a different breed. There’s a point where they seem to know when a bluff has gone too far, when it’s time to fold their hand and live to fight another day. The art of building racing and ...

Pistons are an engine-building element we like to brag about, but you won't catch many of us boasting about having cast pistons. Cast pistons are for wimps. Many of us like to talk up hypereutectic ...

Kia is recalling over 137,000 vehicles due to piston oil rings that may have been manufactured incorrectly. This can result in a host of problems ranging from engine damage to a fire. The recall ...